The association began life in 1976 as the ACT Batik Association, was incorporated in 1992, and then changed the name to the ACT Batik & Surface Design Association Inc. In 1998 it was again renamed to reflect the range of talents, varied techniques and expertise of its members to Textile Art & Surface Design Association Inc. ACT (TASDA). In 2008 there was a vote to again rename the group ACT Textile Arts Association (ACTTAA).